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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 449.26 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 449.26 and 263.74 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 449.26 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/449.26 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 449.26 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 118,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,487.83/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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